{
  "id": 9185110,
  "title": "Jacks takes five and hits unbeaten 46 as England crush Sri Lanka",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/jacks-takes-five-and-hits-unbeaten-46-as-england-crush-sri-lanka",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T19:37:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/jacks-takes-five-and-hits-unbeaten-46-england-crush-sri-lanka-6403246"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling first One Day International, England secured an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday. Captain Harry Brook was instrumental in the win, taking a career-best 5-22 for the hosts and contributing an unbeaten 46 from 47 balls. England posted a formidable 265 all out in their 48.1 overs, putting Sri Lanka under pressure. Despite a sluggish start, Sri Lanka managed to reach 176 all out in their 37 overs reply. The match was marred by a slow wicket, which tested the batting skills of both teams. England's bowlers, including Jacks, Fernando, and Kusal Mendis, put up a strong performance, taking a combined total of 7 wickets. The win extends England's unbeaten streak to five ODI fixtures, including two victories over Sri Lanka in Colombo in January.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "England defeats Sri Lanka by 89 runs in first ODI",
    "Harry Brook takes career-best 5-22 and scores unbeaten 46",
    "England extends unbeaten streak to five ODIs"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Flexible Jacks benefitting from new England role with bat and ball",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/flexible-jacks-benefitting-from-new-england-role-with-bat-and-ball",
        "published": "2026-09-22T20:17:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}